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Alida
AlidaExplore a mysterious guitar-shaped island to rescue a missing band member
The Witness
The WitnessExplore a mysterious island and solve over 500 mind-bending puzzles.
Overview
Description

You are sent to the abandoned island of Alida, a once‑lavish theme park built by a wildly successful band. The island holds secrets, puzzles, and a haunting story about fame, paranoia, and a vanished musician. As you investigate, you uncover the band’s past and search for Arin, who disappeared after a reunion attempt. The adventure blends fantasy visuals with mystery-driven gameplay, offering a single‑player experience across PC, Mac, and iOS. Solve environmental puzzles, interact with remnants of the band's legacy, and piece together clues to bring Arin home.

You awaken alone on a strange, beautifully rendered island filled with intricate puzzles that challenge perception and logic. The game invites you to wander freely, uncovering secrets and piecing together the story of your forgotten past. Every puzzle introduces a fresh mechanic, ensuring the experience stays fresh from start to finish. With no hand‑holding or filler, the open‑world adventure rewards curiosity, observation, and thoughtful experimentation.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Puzzle Adventure
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of narrative adventure and mystery puzzles
Puzzle enthusiasts and adventure gamers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Dejavu Worlds
Thekla, Inc
publisher
Got Game Entertainment, e.p.i.c. Interactive, Project Three Interactive, Game Factory Interactive, magnussoft Deutschland GmbH
Thekla, Inc
age rating
PEGI 3, ESRB E
PEGI 3, ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
—
88/100
General
release date
2004-05-01
2016-01-26
msrp
—
$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich, atmospheric world design
  • Engaging mystery narrative
  • Varied puzzles that reward observation
  • Available on multiple platforms
  • Over 500 unique puzzles keep gameplay fresh
  • Stunning, minimalist art style enhances immersion
  • No intrusive UI; pure focus on exploration
  • Cross‑platform availability broadens access
Cons
  • Dated graphics by modern standards
  • Limited hint system can cause frustration
  • Linear progression may feel restrictive
  • Lack of explicit guidance can frustrate newcomers
  • No multiplayer or shared puzzle solving
  • Story is deliberately vague, which may not appeal to all
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